Listening guide
Open-back, planar, and hi-fi headphones ranked for tuning, detail, staging, comfort, and value.
Built for music-first buyers comparing audiophile and home listening headphones, using critic review score, user score where available, release age, price, and value pressure.
A strong score for the money. Prioritise good sale prices and reputable refurbished options.
A strong score for the money. Prioritise good sale prices and reputable refurbished options.
A strong score for the money. Prioritise good sale prices and reputable refurbished options.
A strong score for the money. Prioritise good sale prices and reputable refurbished options.
A strong score for the money. Prioritise good sale prices and reputable refurbished options.
A strong score for the money. Prioritise good sale prices and reputable refurbished options.
Still worth considering, but only if the price is clearly below newer rivals.
A strong score for the money. Prioritise good sale prices and reputable refurbished options.
A strong score for the money. Prioritise good sale prices and reputable refurbished options.
A strong score for the money. Prioritise good sale prices and reputable refurbished options.